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Steve A.1,000+ posts

First off, embrace the nerves. I pitched at the highest level & freely admit that I was borderline terrified prior to taking the mound. I was able to find a way to channel that into adrenaline & focus once the hitter actually stepped in. This is not a negative (fear, apprehension, etc) Explain that it is OK & to use the extra juice.

Visualization: People talk about being "in the zone." This is how you get there. Practice, repetition, work, visualize the nasty slider on the black & it will be so.

A novice gets the sign & thinks like this: "Slider. Ok, let's see what happens."

A Pro gets the sign & thinks like this: " Slider. Ok, like it. 1-2 count, just busted him in with fastball. Start this middle down & he has no chance.

1/17/199:38 AM

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